French Provincial Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop,
France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$184 Sale Price
56% Off
French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate signed Saint Clement Circa 1900.
Decorated with cornucopia and coat of arms with Fleur de lis on the center.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Rustic condition with crackled glaze, some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs, c. 1880.
Walnut ladder back wood frames with carved foliage on lower stretcher and cabriole legs. Sea...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut and Upholstered Twin Bed with Asian Figural Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique French carved walnut twin bed upholstered in a contemporary Asian figural fabric. It is in fabulous recently restored condition. Steel braces have been applied to the back of the headboard to aid in strengthening the bed. Please see photos. Originally circa mid-late 19th century.
Holy...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Wirework Raisin Dryers
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of French wirework raisin dryers from the 20th century. Untouched and in totally original condition. No longer needed to dehydrate grapes, this pair would be fantastic as a livi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
$1,200 / set
Pair of Vintage French Ceramic Glazed Escargot Dishes Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful vintage French escargot snail baking dishes found in a French market. These are designed with the indentations to hold snails cooked in their shells. Wonderful to use but a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the 1950s. Made by John Stuart, they each feature four large drawers with ornate brass ...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color.
It has been made in France Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror
Located in Louisville, KY
This gorgeous gilt-wood mirror originated in the 1950's and has been holding its own ever since. As classic and simplistic design along with its thick framing makes this mirror a mus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
1940's French Artistic Iron Tall Back Garden Patio Chairs
By René Drouet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1940's, artistic iron tall back garden/patio chairs set from France.
Perfect aged chipped paint and patina.
Upholstered wood seat pads included...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French White Painted (5) Pot Metal Planter C 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wrought iron metal planter with an ornate, decorative design. It features basket-like holders arranged symmetrically around a center stem, with one positioned at the top and...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H.
Carved fruitwood, with origi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large porcelain vases in an overall white hue and completed with a gloss glaze.
CIRCA: 20th Century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Pine and Fruitwood Wine Tasting Table
Located in Houston, TX
French pine and fruitwood wine tasting table, or vendange table, dating to the late 19th century. Circular pine top upon a hinged fruitwood harp-support. Finish is beautifully irregu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Pine
Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Provincial oak commode.
With a serpentine front and retaining it's original handles.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color,
France, circa 1850.
Good but weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$434 Sale Price
54% Off
Handmade French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Lion Head Jardinière Planter Urns 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Handmade ceramic blue urns. Glazed in cobalt blue with lion heads and knockers. Features raised dots beneath the top lip and a drip hole in the base.
Dimensions:
16"d x 9"h
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$940 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century.
Standing on four cabriole legs with hand rush seat.
Serpentine form, ladder back frame with distressed blue painted decoration and white finished ground with stylized snail’s head foot and hand...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rush
French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely beige glazed terracotta soup tureen / kitchen pot with handles, France, 19th century.
This French Provincial tureen will be a nice accent to any countryside house kitchen. Be...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Sweet Peas Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica flowers sweet peas plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Stunning John Widdicomb Parquet Inlay Country French Provincial Dining Table
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning John Widdicomb French Provincial parquet top dining table made in Grand Rapids Michigan. Curved corners with fantastic inlayed criss cross pattern parquet table top...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Provincial Long Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial long console made from reclaimed pine and painted in a rustic antiqued stone grey finish. With six turned and tapered legs with a lower ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,683 / item
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer Garden Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer or Garden sculpture. A truly beautiful and brutalistic item. Mid Century CIRC 1950's
H: 42 cm
Base: 57 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Provincial style Bergeres. Upholstered in a beautiful grey fabric. A very elegant pair that creates a very upscale look!!
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$7,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair, Les Heritiers Bronze Faux Bois Tree Trunk Form Table Lamps - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps
Les Héritiers (French, contemporary)
Cast bronze with black patinated finish
France, early 21st century
This expressive pair of table lamps by the Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Oak Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The piece showcases exquisite period details including carved dentil molding along the crown, square tapered legs, and classically proportioned drawer fronts. Each element has been t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,710 / set
Six Vintage Saint Amand French Mushroom Porcelain Plates, a Set
By Saint Amand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of 6 French porcelain plates. Each plate depicts a different mushroom variety. Varieties include: Pratensis, Amanita, Marasmius, Boletus, Cortinarius and Cantharelius. L...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine rack stand in bamboo. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and Classic, making bamboo and rattan furniture incred...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Jacques Bodart
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Flowers Jewellery box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic jewellery box with flowers and blackened wooden base.
This beautiful jewelry box is topped with a stamped earthenware lid and decorated with a floral enamel motif fea...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$1,790
Provincial Whitewash Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made with reclaimed pine. The six-door long sideboard buffet is painted in an antiqued rustic whitewash paint and has a natural pine top with a m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,614 / item
19th Century French Brittany Vaisselier with Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Country French vaisselier, or china hutch, from Brittany made of solid chestnut and in two parts. The top has a tall plate rack with two sets of six shelves with turne...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By White Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures:...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Black Painted Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous hand carved French mirror, with lots of details throughout. This painted black with gilt gold details features two panels of mirrors, one plain glass and the other oxidized ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1950s, was often crafted using large sea shells as a central element.
"Sea shell" lamps were popular during this p...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$805 Sale Price
54% Off
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream and Light Green Lacquered Wall Mirrors
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of French Provincial Louis XV style tall wall mirrors
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim.
Measures: 23.13"W x 1.38"D...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Lacquer
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$446 Sale Price
58% Off
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar
France, circa 1750-1850
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
$304 Sale Price
48% Off
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available 4 pairs, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$388 Sale Price
51% Off
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$410 Sale Price
42% Off
French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s. A glazed-panel door just below the crest is flanked by sides with pierced half-moon...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Style Console
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial style console with three dovetail drawers. Attributed to Grange.
Measures: 65" x 18.5" x 32".
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900.
Direct from France, a fabulous PETITE antique French octagon table, ornately adorned, just like the full-size ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround In Louis XVI Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French provencal townhouse fireplace surround from the 18th century. Authentic leaf details on the front piece are typical for the campagnard provenance.
Louis XVI Style an...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
The Hamilton: A Simple Carved Limestone Fireplace in the French Provincial Style
Located in Chicago, IL
The lines of the Hamilton carved stone fireplace are influenced by the design of the Provençal style of Southern France, but updated for 21st century appeal. The fireplace legs, in ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique wrought iron and stained glass ceiling lantern lamp
Old outdoor lantern lamp with wrought iron ceiling and colored glass.
Wrought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base with nine drawers and two pullout trays...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
French 1850s Provincial Green Glazed Terracotta Bowl with Handles and Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Napoléon III period green glazed terracotta bowl from the mid-19th century, with two handles and pouring lip. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napolé...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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